Mr. Harris stated, 'Today is a vindication of Geraldine Finucane and her family who have campaigned over decades for truth and justice... It will be important that, as details are confirmed, there is confidence that it can meet the standards and independence thresholds essential to an inquiry of this nature.' His remark emphasizes the significance of trust in the forthcoming inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane by the Ulster Defence Association, acknowledging long-standing family efforts for justice.
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn acknowledged in the House of Commons that, "It is a plain fact that a UK government commitment made more than 20 years ago to hold an inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder remains unfulfilled... I have decided to establish an independent inquiry now because of this exceptional reason". This statement highlights the historical context of unfulfilled promises toward investigating state involvement in the murder.
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